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The differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.he differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.
Like all insects, grasshoppers have 6 legs, 2 antennae, and 3 body parts. Grasshoppers are distinctive because of their large back legs. In fact, jumping legs like these are only found on crickets, grasshoppers, and their relatives.ike all insects, grasshoppers have 6 legs, 2 antennae, and 3 body parts. Grasshoppers are distinctive because of their large back legs. In fact, jumping legs like these are only found on crickets, grasshoppers, and their relatives.